Aetna officials say paper files containing personal information for about 4,900 of its enrollees in New Jersey and Pennsylvania were thrown out as part of an office move in Blue Bell, Pa.

A new credential exam for the national flood insurance, part of a collaboration with the CPCU Society and federal officials, will be available, starting July 15.

Pennsylvania’s application for $160 million to establish a high-risk health insurance pool for uninsured state residents who have pre-existing medical conditions was approved by federal authorities.

A Woodlyn, Pa., insurance agent was put on 10 years of license supervision and ordered to pay a $1,00 fine for violating state law and rules for handling Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan (PAARP) applications.

Travelers Insurance recently distributed its 2010 Personal Insurance Agent of the Year Awards, recognizing three independent agents from the mid-Atlantic.

The couple that co-founded GUARD Insurance Group has retired, and two of the Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-based company’s executives have new titles.

A life insurance agent has lost his license after using his mother’s name and address on a client’s application for an annuity, then tious annuity application has had his insurance license revoked.

Paul J. Ritter was named the new president and CEO of The Cumberland Insurance Group, replacing Robert P. Brady, who retired after 33 years of service to the company.

A Harrisburg, Pa.-based insurance company had its ratings withdrawn by A.M. Best Co. because it merged into its affiliate, Praetorian Insurance Co.

Newark, Del., has started a program to help its residents with the high cost of prescription drugs by distributing free discount cards.